We have our work cut out for us in the coming years. The threats to critical affordable and supportive housing programs that serve the poorest households and those with disabilities are real and significant. Become involved in planning the 2018 Congressional Reception!

NJCounts 2018

All twenty-one New Jersey Counties will be counting individuals and families who were homeless – both sheltered and un-sheltered - on the night of Tuesday, January 24, 2018.This annual census is conducted by networks of organizations, agencies and others that plan community efforts to end homelessness and is coordinated by Monarch Housing on the statewide level.

The goal of the second Annual Homeless Sabbath is to engage as many congregations of all faiths to include readings in their service(s) held on December 15th, 16th and 17th, 2017, at their respective house of worship. Click here to register online to participate.

“After more than a decade of delay, now is the time for the Supreme Court to revive Mount Laurel, by upholding its past precedent and the most recent lower court decision it is reviewing. The Supreme Court should act decisively to clear the path for renewed construction of the homes, needed throughout New Jersey, that will help spark our economy.”

The court has the choice to either uphold the laws that have worked to create more affordable housing in the state or listen to:

“Exclusionary municipalities and Gov. Chris Christie are asking the court to allow towns to say no to starter home developments whenever they want to. That means that a select few towns will be job centers, and they will force the people who work in those jobs to commute from other towns farther away.”

“As a provider of housing for people with special needs, NewBridge sees first-hand how affordable housing allows our state’s most vulnerable citizens to move toward independence.“

In explanation of the critical importance of the decision, writes Parker, it “Opened the door to safe, quality homes for those with low and moderate incomes — including seniors and individuals with special needs. It requires all municipalities in the state to create their fair share of affordable homes, and prevents affluent suburban communities from using zoning regulations to block their construction.”

Please save the date for this important event and opportunity to delve deeper into the issue of segregation. Registration for the May 16 event to be held at Seton Hall Law School in Newark will begin in early April.